Ballroom & Latin Dance Lessons
Melbourne FL, Brevard County | Fred Astaire Dance studios-West Melbourne
Private lessons, group classes, Salsa, wedding dance and kids programs at Fred Astaire Dance Studios- West Melbourne.
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1 Introductory Dance Lesson - $59
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Not sure where to start or have questions? We’ll guide you step-by-step. Just fill out the form and we’ll take care of the rest. Let’s get you dancing!
Take the first step on your dance journey today, and discover a new world of joy, confidence, health, energy and fun!
Ballroom & Latin DANCE lesson in Melbourne , FL
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From a simple First Dance to YouTube-worthy routines for the entire wedding party, we can help you make your Wedding Day even more special!
Wedding Dance Lessons in Melbourne, FL - Brevard County
Don’t start your marriage off on the left foot.
Which Dance Style
Suits You Best?
Regardless of your age, dancing ability or dance preferences, you’ve come to the right place: Fred Astaire Dance Studios! We would love to help instruct you in either the International or American Ballroom Styles, or both!
Argentine Tango
Although the exact origins of the dance (and the world) are lost to legend, Tango originated in Argentina in the late 1800s
Bolero
Classic Bolero, introduced in Spain in 1780, is truly the “dance of love”, and is performed to music featuring a constant beat of drums.
Cha Cha
A Cuban dance derived from the Mambo and Rumba; its name comes from the rhythm developed by a syncopation of the fourth beat.
East Coast Swing
East Coast Swing evolved from the Lindy Hop in the 1940s, and is perhaps the most famous American folk dance.
Foxtrot
In 1912, Vaudeville dancer Harry Fox was the first to use the “slow step”, danced to an exhilarating new style of music – ragtime.
Hustle
A more modern entry, this disco style was most popular in the nightclub scene from the late 1960s through the 1970s.
Jive
This style evolved from popular American dances of the 1930s such as Jitterbug, Boogie-Woogie, Lindy Hop, East Coast Swing, etc.
Mambo
First introduced in Latin America in the 1930s, Mambo attained instantaneous popularity in American film and pop culture.
Merengue
Lore has this dance originating at a royal fiesta honoring a returning war hero, in either Haiti or the Dominican Republic.
Paso Doble
This dance dates back many centuries, and was originally intended for use at bullfights when the matador was victorious in the arena.
Quickstep
The Quickstep has its roots in 1920s New York City Ragtime, and only later became a partner dance.
Rumba
Characterized by a smooth, subtle hip motion and a heavy walking step, Rumba first invaded the U.S. in the early 1930s.
Salsa
Salsa combines passion, energy, sensuous style and joy, and has its origins in the Afro-Cuban dance, Rumba.
Samba
Of Brazilian origin, this festive serenade features a repetitive melody, continually interrupted by the strumming of a guitar.
Tango
The romantic Tango descended from an early Spanish folk dance, and features intriguing asymmetrical and sophisticated dance patterns.
Viennese Waltz
The Viennese Waltz was first danced by European royalty in the 1800s, and was deemed startling due to the close proximity of the dancers.
Waltz
The Waltz dates back to Bavaria 400 years ago, but it was not introduced into “society” until 1812, when it first appeared in English ballrooms.
West Coast Swing
With its sophisticated style and easy adaptation to contemporary rock music, this 1950s style quickly gained popularity in the U.S.
BENEFITS OF DANCE
Ballroom dancing is that perfect combination of physical activity, social interaction, and mental stimulation, it can bring so much to your life – and it’s FUN!!
With all these reasons to start dancing – we challenge you to find a good reason NOT to dance.
WHY FRED ASTAIRE DANCE STUDIOS?
An atmosphere of kindness, warmth and fun awaits you at every Fred Astaire Dance Studio! It’s what our students tell us they notice from the first time they step inside – an energy and sense of “FADS community” that is 100% welcoming, non-judgmental, and truly joyful!
Since 1947, our passion is helping to enrich lives – physically, mentally, emotionally and socially – through the positive, transforming power of dance. There are thousands of reasons why people start dance lessons… and once we show you how much fun ballroom dancing can be, we know you’ll want to keep coming back. From wedding dance instruction, a new hobby or way to connect with your partner, physical and emotional health, improving your social life…
See What Our Students Are Saying
Fred Astaire Dance Studio in West Melbourne, FL, is simply amazing!! Joanna & Jose are very professional and award winning and it’s an honor to be instructed by them! Their experience and artistry are unmatched!! If you’re looking to dance casually or professionally, this is the place for you. Wether it’s an anniversary or a wedding dance, or if you want to learn The Salsa or The Hustle (or other dances), or if you are looking to join the group classes for some dancing fun, don’t look any further. My wife and I couldn’t be any happier with the enjoyment and joy that Fred Astaire Dance Studio has brought to us!!!
They go above and beyond in our learning experience! Thank you
My daughter loves going to her ballroom class weekly. She gets so excited to see her teacher and she has so much fun and has learned some dances already. The place is spacious and welcoming. With plenty of space for parents to sit and watch as well if they please. Overall great experience so far!
We originally came in for an intro lesson to help us prepare for our wedding dance, and we ended up loving it so much that we booked more classes leading up to the wedding! The atmosphere is so fun and welcoming, and she has made the whole process of learning our dance feel so much easier than we expected. Even after just our first lesson, we walked out feeling like we had already learned so much!
What I love most is that it genuinely feels FUN and not like another wedding task we have to check off our list. We’ve already talked about how even after the wedding, we could see ourselves coming back for date nights and learning different styles of dance together because we enjoyed it that much.
I also have to mention how kind and accommodating she was during our first lesson. My sitter fell through last minute and I ended up having to bring my baby with me, which I was honestly so nervous about. She immediately made me feel completely comfortable and was so welcoming toward him. That meant so much to me and really says a lot about the kind of person she is.
We’ve had such a great experience so far and are actually excited for every lesson leading up to our wedding. I’m so glad we decided to do this! ❤️
What I love most is that it genuinely feels FUN and not like another wedding task we have to check off our list. We’ve already talked about how even after the wedding, we could see ourselves coming back for date nights and learning different styles of dance together because we enjoyed it that much.
I also have to mention how kind and accommodating she was during our first lesson. My sitter fell through last minute and I ended up having to bring my baby with me, which I was honestly so nervous about. She immediately made me feel completely comfortable and was so welcoming toward him. That meant so much to me and really says a lot about the kind of person she is.
We’ve had such a great experience so far and are actually excited for every lesson leading up to our wedding. I’m so glad we decided to do this! ❤️
I was nervous about starting dance as a senior citizen with no experience, but Fred Astaire Dance Studios made me feel welcome from the minute I walked in
The instructors, especially Jose are incredibly patient he breaks down every step so it's easy to follow.
The environment is very super and beginner-friendly, I never felt judged for making mistakes. It's just been a few weeks, my confidence has improved so much, I actually look forward to every class as the highlight of my week.
I highly recommend Fred Astaire dance studio, the instructors, Jose and Joanna are excellent, experienced accomplished, dancer, great teachers, I highly recommend if you're looking to try something new and fun.
The studio is well organized, clean, the lessons are a joy to watch.
Great floors, comfortable waiting area and dance classes that inspire you to explore the possibilities of becoming a competitive dancer, or at least a knowledgeable dancer.
I'm looking forward to my new pastime activity, dancing lessons from Fred Astaire Studios.
The instructors, especially Jose are incredibly patient he breaks down every step so it's easy to follow.
The environment is very super and beginner-friendly, I never felt judged for making mistakes. It's just been a few weeks, my confidence has improved so much, I actually look forward to every class as the highlight of my week.
I highly recommend Fred Astaire dance studio, the instructors, Jose and Joanna are excellent, experienced accomplished, dancer, great teachers, I highly recommend if you're looking to try something new and fun.
The studio is well organized, clean, the lessons are a joy to watch.
Great floors, comfortable waiting area and dance classes that inspire you to explore the possibilities of becoming a competitive dancer, or at least a knowledgeable dancer.
I'm looking forward to my new pastime activity, dancing lessons from Fred Astaire Studios.
Have Questions?
There are LOTS of reasons! (1) NO other Dance Studio is better equipped to help you discover the lifelong joy of ballroom dancing! (2) You’ll notice a warm energy and sense of “FADS Community” that is welcoming, 100% non-judgmental, and truly joyful from the first time you step inside our doors!(3) Our proven, proprietary dance curriculum helps you master dance steps easily and confidently. (4) Our unique teaching system includes private instruction, group Lessons and practice parties, to help you learn as much as possible in as short a time as possible – and enables you to try out your new skills in a casual group setting with your fellow dance students. (5) Our Dance Instructors are friendly, highly-qualified and totally dedicated to making your experience enjoyable, educational and FUN! (6) Fred Astaire Dance Studios also offers you benefits that many independent dance studios simply cannot – including an online Studio Dance Store (in-studio & online) with dozens of dance-related items to help you look and feel your best, on and off the dance floor; and exciting Regional, Inter-Regional and National Amateur and Pro-Am dance competitions that give Fred Astaire dance Students inspiring opportunities to compete, travel and hone their dancing skills in supportive and exciting environments. Don’t put it off another day… contact Fred Astaire Dance Studios, and you’ll discover that “Life’s Better When you Dance!”
At Fred Astaire Dance Studios, all new dance Students can take advantage of our special money-saving Introductory Offer! Simply complete and submit the Intro Offer form on this website to get yours, and we’ll contact you right away to learn about your dance goals and help you set up your first Lesson. Once you discover how much fun ballroom dancing can be, we know you’ll be back for more!
We offer instruction for all partnership dances– from waltz, tango, cha-cha, and salsa, to country western, swing and club dancing. We can help you with your wedding dance, all of your social dance needs – basically, any dance done with a partner. For those with a competitive edge, we can also help you become a skilled Pro/Am competitor with your Instructor at lots of branded Fred Astaire Regional, Inter-Regional, National and International dance competitions!